Tenant referencing in Breckland
For landlords and letting agents letting in Breckland and Dereham: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Breckland
Breckland is a large rural district of market towns and villages, with nearly one in five households renting privately in 2021. Thetford has a big stock of 1960s and 70s overspill housing, while Dereham, Attleborough and Swaffham mix period town houses with new estates. Former RAF quarters in Watton and homes let to service families near the military bases add to the rented stock. Many village homes are older brick and flint cottages, and some are off the gas network.
The income a tenant needs in Breckland
We check that a tenant’s yearly income is at least 30 times their monthly share of the rent, and that a guarantor earns at least 3 times the yearly rent they guarantee, with enough disposable income left each month to pay it. At Breckland’s average rent:
Income comes from the most reliable source: the salary the employer confirms, then payslips, then what was declared, checked against three months of bank statements.
| Monthly rent | Tenant needs a year | Guarantor needs a year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average home, one tenant | £909 | £27,270 | £32,724 |
| Shared by two | £455 each | £13,635 each | £16,362 |
| Shared by three | £303 each | £9,090 each | £10,908 |
Landlord licensing in Breckland
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only mandatory licensing for HMOs with five or more people.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Breckland Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Breckland
- Add the tenancyThe property, the rent, the move-in date and the applicant. Their link is emailed at once.
- They apply on their phoneFive years of addresses, work, 3 months of bank statements, payslips and ID, in about 10 minutes.
- We contact the refereesTheir employer, current and previous landlord, by email, automatically.
- You get the reportEvery check, the income from every source, and how we reached the outcome.
Where people rent in Breckland
Dereham
NR19, NR20A market town with Georgian and Victorian houses in the centre and large post-war and modern estates around it.
Thetford
IP24An old town that grew with London overspill estates in the 1960s and 70s, now with large new-build developments to the north.
Attleborough
NR17A growing market town with older terraces near the centre and extensive new-build estates.
Swaffham
PE37A Georgian market town with period houses around the market place and newer estates and bungalows on the edges.
Watton
IP25A small town whose housing includes former RAF married quarters alongside older and newer private homes.
Mattishall
NR20A village of period cottages, bungalows and small modern estates.
Great Ellingham
NR17A rural village of brick and flint cottages, bungalows and newer family houses.
Hingham
NR9A small Georgian town with listed brick houses around its greens and some modern homes.
Postcode districts: NR19, NR20, IP24, IP25, PE37, NR17, IP26, NR9
Tenant referencing in Breckland: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Breckland?
£14.99 per applicant with Rentwick, the same for tenants and guarantors, paid by the landlord or agent. Tenants in England can’t be charged for referencing.
What income do tenants need to rent in Breckland?
At Breckland’s average private rent of £909 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £27,270 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £32,724 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Breckland?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme; only mandatory licensing for HMOs with five or more people. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Breckland Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Breckland?
The applicant applies on their phone in about 10 minutes. We email their employer and landlords straight away, so most references are back within a few working days, depending on how quickly the referees reply.
What does the reference check?
Three months of bank statements, payslips, income from every source, the employer, current and previous landlords, five years of addresses and a credit check, with AI comparing every document with the application.
For tenants: Tenants can report disrepair, damp or other hazards to Breckland Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect homes and require landlords to put things right.